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paintings (visual works)

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Unique works in which images are formed primarily by the direct application of pigments suspended in oil, water, egg yolk, molten wax, or other liquid, arranged in masses of color, onto a generally two-dimensional surface.

Found in 675 Collections and/or Records:

Calligraphy and Form in Chinese Art, March 31-May 13, 1951

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An exhibition of manuscripts, paintings, block prints, ceramics, bronzes, and sculpture by Chinese artists from private collections. The exhibition records span two folders plus photographs.

Dates: March 31-May 13, 1951

Central European Paintings and Sculpture, [May 1942]

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An exhibition of paintings and sculptures from Central European countries. Little is known about this exhibition and no materials remain.

Dates: [May 1942]

Charles Howard: Retrospective Exhibition 1925-1946, May 10-June 9, 1946

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A retrospective exhibition of oil paintings, gouaches, and drawings by American artist Charles Howard. The exhibition records span five folders plus a catalog and object photographs.

Dates: May 10-June 9, 1946

Children in England Paint, May 6-27, 1943

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An exhibition of 52 paintings by children in England, plus 6 photographs of children, arranged and circulated by the Museum of Modern Art, New York. The exhibition records span six folders.

Dates: May 6-27, 1943

Children's Paintings from the Collection of Miss Fanny Brice, October 20-November 28, 1943

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An exhibition of 48 paintings by children all over the world collected by Ludwig and Erick Charell for American comedian and actress Fanny Brice. The exhibition was circulated by the Western Association of Art Museum Directors. The exhibition records span five folders.

Dates: October 20-November 28, 1943

Chinese Paintings from the Collection of Dr. William B. Pettus, President of California College in China, December 16, 1932-January 15, 1933

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An exhibition of a personal collection of Chinese paintings owned by Dr. William B. Pettus, President of the College of Chinese Studies in Peking, China. The exhibition records span two folders.

Dates: December 16, 1932-January 15, 1933

Chinese Portraits of the Sung and Ming Periods, July 1-31, 1931

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An exhibition of portrait paintings by Chinese artists of the Song (960-1279 CE) and Ming (1368-1644 CE) periods, lent by Yamanaka & Company of New York City. The exhibition records span 3 folders plus clippings.

Dates: July 1-31, 1931

Cizek Exhibition: The Work of Viennese Children, May 19-June 28, 1925

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Scope and Contents The Cizek Exhibition: The Work of Viennese Children was put on under the direction of Dr. Hans C. Kollar, an Austrian art critic, archaeologist, and lecturer. The exhibition included paintings, paper cuttings, carvings, pottery, embroideries and needle work, woodcuts, friezes, and various toys made by children students ranging 6 to 16 years of age. The exhibition was a great success and garnered about 90,000 visitors during its run. The exhibition Legion was part of a tour of the United...
Dates: May 19-June 28, 1925

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Arpels of Paris, June 6-October 10, 1957

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An exhibition of 15 paintings by French Modern artists Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard, Odilon Redon, and Chaim Soutine, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Arpels of the Van Cleef & Arpels luxury jewelry family. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: June 6-October 10, 1957

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. William Goetz, April 14-May 31, 1959

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An exhibition of 65 paintings and 3 sculptures by French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, lent by American collectors William Goetz and Edith Mayer and sponsored by the Patrons of Art and Music. The exhibition records span 14 folders plus a catalog, clippings, photographs, and a scrapbook.

Dates: April 14-May 31, 1959